Judith Judkins

Judy was born in Holden, a daughter of Harold I. and Charlotte E. (Wheeler) Judkins Jr., and lived in Rutland all her life. She was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and worked at the

Devereux School in Rutland for more than 10 years. Previously, she

was at Goff & Cagan Accounting Firm in Worcester for 22 years.

She was a member of the Rutland Historical Society, Historical Commission and Republican Committee. She was a lifetime member of the First Congregational Church of Rutland and its music, sunshine and prudential committees, and its Monday night club.

She most enjoyed spending time with friends, her daughter and family. Ogunquit, Maine was Judy’s favorite place. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed antiquing, gardening, traveling and social events.

She leaves her daughter, Sheila L. Judkins of Rutland; her best friend and partner, William Banks of Holden; two brothers, Robert W. Judkins and his wife Bonnie of Kenduskeag, Maine, and Alan I. Judkins of Rutland; a sister, Jane Murray and her husband Bruce of Sterling; six nephews and nieces, Rhonda, Paul and Scott Murray, Robin Olejiniczak, Michael and Steven Judkins.

The funeral was Aug. 3 in the First Congregational Church of Rutland. Memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Rutland, P.O. Box 484, Rutland, MA 01543; or the Rutland Historical Society, P.O. Box 69, Rutland, MA 01543. Miles Funeral Home, Holden, directed arrangements. (milesfuneralhome.com)